Attitude

Question 1

Horses become frightened easily and the rider could lose control. When passing them…

Answer 1

Keep your speed down

Give them plenty of room

Question 2

If you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle, consider the other drivers behind you. If there’s a long queue…

Answer 2

Pull over as soon as you can do so safely

Let the traffic pass

Question 3

In what ways can you be considerate at junctions or one-way systems?

Answer 3

Signalling correctly, taking up the correct position at junctions or in one-way systems.

For example, if you want to turn right, get into the right-hand lane. A badly positioned vehicle could prevent vehicles behind proceeding.

Question 4

What gap should you leave from the vehicle in-front in dry conditions?

Answer 4

2 second gap

Question 5

What gap should you leave from the vehicle in-front in wet conditions?

Answer 5

4 second gap

Question 6

Why is tailgating (driving too close to the vehicle in front) bad?

Answer 6

It’s dangerous

It’s intimidating for the driver in front

Question 7

What should you do if the road user behind is following to closely?

Answer 7

Gradually slow down to increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front. This will give you a greater safety margin should traffic ahead slow down or stop suddenly.

If another road user cuts in front of you, drop back until you’ve restored your safety margin.

Question 8

What’s an appropriate time to sound your horn?

Answer 8

When there’s danger and you’re letting others know you’re there.

Question 9

When should you dip your lights?

Answer 9

When you’re meeting or following another vehicle

Question 10

Why should you use your parking brake when queueing in traffic at night?

Answer 10

Keeping your foot on the brake could dazzle the drivers behind you.

Question 11

When you see an emergency vehicle, what should you do?

Answer 11

Pull over to let them through as soon you can do so legally and safely.

Question 12

Emergency services that may use a blue flashing light

Answer 12

Fire
Police
Ambulance
Coastguard
Bomb disposal
Mountain rescue
Blood transfusion

Question 13

What do the doctor’s green flashing lights mean?

Answer 13

They are answering an emergency call

Question 14

If you see a bus pulling out of a bus stop, what should you do?

Answer 14

You should give priority to buses pulling out from bus stops, as long as you can do so safely.

Question 15

At unmarked crossroads, what should you do?

Answer 15

No-one has priority, so slow down and look both ways before pulling out.

Question 16

If there are pedestrians at/or approaching a zebra crossing, what should you do?

Answer 16

Be prepared to slow down and stop.
Be patient if they cross slowly.
Don’t encourage them to cross by waving or flashing your headlights - there may be another vehicle coming.

Question 17

If you’re approaching a pelican crossing and the amber light is flashing…

Answer 17

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Don’t move off until the crossing is clear

Question 18

What are puffin crossings?

Answer 18

They are electronically controlled - they use sensors so that the red light stays on until the person has reached a safe position. The sequence follows that of normal traffic lights.

Question 19

What are toucan crossings?

Answer 19

They allow cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrians.

Question 20

What does a sign shaped like a diamond and a 30 in it mean?

Answer 20

Applies to trams only.

However, you should give cyclists and motorcyclists extra room where there are tram rails. The slippery rails may be difficult for them to negotiate.

Question 21

A large vehicle is trying to overtake me, but is taking a long time; what should I do?

Answer 21

Slow down and let them pass, they’ll need more time to pass you than a car would.

Question 22

What do I do if I’m travelling at the speed limit and a drive comes up behind flashing their headlights or trying to overtake?

Answer 22

Keep a steady course and allow them to overtake. Don’t try to stop them; they could become more frustrated.

Question 23

Why is diesel fuel dangerous when spilt?

Answer 23

It’s slippery, so take care when refuelling as there may be spilt fuel on the ground near the ump. Fuel contamination on shows may cause them to slip when using foot pedals.

Make sure your filler cap is securely fastened when refuelling.